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TFauchery

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The nurse working with oncology clients understands that which age-related change increases the older client's susceptibility to infection during chemotherapy?
 
  a. Decreased immune function
  b. Diminished nutritional stores
  c. Existing cognitive deficits
  d. Poor physical reserves

Question 2

A client with cancer is admitted to a short-term rehabilitation facility. The nurse prepares to administer the client's oral chemotherapy medications. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Crush the medications if the client cannot swallow them.
  b. Give one medication at a time with a full glass of water.
  c. No special precautions are needed for these medications.
  d. Wear personal protective equipment when handling the medications.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
As people age, there is an age-related decrease in immune function, causing the older adult to be more susceptible to infection than other clients. Not all older adults have diminished nutritional stores, cognitive dysfunction, or poor physical reserves.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
During the administration of oral chemotherapy agents, nurses must take the same precautions that are used when administering IV chemotherapy. This includes using personal protective equipment. These medications cannot be crushed, split, or chewed. Giving one at a time is not needed.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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